The Chieftains’ Paddy Moloney has died.
With Sean Potts and Michael Tubridy, Moloney cofounded The Chieftains in Dublin in November 1962. He was the primary composer and arranger of much of the groups’ music, including that for the films “The Grey Fox,” “Treasure Island” (1990), “Rob Roy,” “Gangs of New York,” and Stanley Kubrick’s “Barry Lyndon.” The group also performed on the soundtracks for Michael Kamen’s “Circle of Friends” and John Williams’ “Far and Away.”
In addition, Moloney did session work with Don Henley, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Mike Oldfield, Sting, Stevie Wonder, and The Muppets.
He was 83 years-old.
Love Theme from “Barry Lyndon”
“O’Sullivan’s March”